Vital Records (July 4)

Mr. & Mrs. Erastus B. North

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, May 7, 1885

Tuesday, April 23th, was a lovely spring day, and just in keeping with the pleasant party that might have been seen wending their way toward the pleasant home of Mr. Erastus B North, in the town of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], half way between the villages of Mt. Upton and Guilford. As the line of carriages neared the gate, the family were gazing, much surprised, as such a procession was seldom seen only on funeral occasions. As the party halted and began unloading basket after basket of refreshments, with divers packages and parcels, their manner denoted nothing funereal, but instead, a jolly, merry company of relatives and friends, who had come from far and near to assist Mr. and Mrs. north to celebrate the thirty-eighth anniversary of their marriage.  The house was filled with guests.  The school closed near by, and teacher and scholars joined the party, each intent on helping celebrate the event.  Mr. Daniel North, who celebrated his ninetieth birthday last November, under similar circumstances, was present, and heartily enjoyed the "surprise."  The two oldest sons were not able to be present, each occupying an important railroad office:  Howard North, in Albany, and Eugene North, in Whitehall.  Three daughters with their families, however, were present:  Mrs. Henry Halbert, of Norwich; Mrs. Alvin Converse, of Gilbertsville; Mrs. Charles Manwaring, of Oxford.  About fifty people were present.  Refreshments were served, and the day was passed in social conversation, outdoor amusements, and singing. The music was a pleasant feature, and we doubt if it could be excelled at an impromptu gathering.  Mr. and Mrs. North were the recipients of many beautiful presents.  When the hour came for parting, everyone decided that it was one of the pleasantest "surprise parties" that it had ever been their privilege to attend.

A Complete Surprise:  It was a happy company that gathered at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. E.B. North, of Guilford, on the afternoon of April 28.  The occasion that called so many together was the thirty-eighth anniversary of their wedding. Friends came from Norwich, Mt. Upton, Bainbridge, and Gilbertsville, to congratulate them upon their having been spared each other's company for thirty-eight years.

"Through days of sorrow and of mirth,

Through days of death and days of birth,

Through every swift vicissitude

Of changeful time."

The presents brought will serve as souvenirs of the day during the coming years. A bountiful dinner was served by the ever thoughtful ladies, to which all did ample justice. The company were entertained with visiting, games and music.  a daughter, Mr. Halbert, from Norwich, being present, favored us with some choice songs, after which the company dispersed, leaving with the worthy couple their best wishes for health and happiness.

Hiley Coon

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, May 7, 1885

Our correspondent furnishes us with the following particulars of a sad casualty which occurred at the Mt. Upton depot [Chenango Co., NY], Monday afternoon:

Hiley Coon, a sprightly lad of 17 or thereabouts, while assisting in loading some lumber which his father had sold, stepped backward off the car and fell a distance of twelve or fifteen feet, crushing in his skull.  Dr. Smith was away and the telegram was sent to Gilbertsville, but before the doctor reached him the poor boy was dead.  He had left his home only a little while before, in high glee; he was brought back a corpse.  He was an only child, and his father was lying very ill at the time.  The distressed family have the deep sympathy of the entire community.   F.J.R.

James Hill

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, February 14, 1895

James Hill, a well known resident of this town [New Berlin Chenango Co., NY], came to the village as usual Friday morning for the purpose of delivering milk at the creamery, and when returning, in company with his son, to their home, they found the road, just above the old paper mill site, badly blockaded with snow and they both got out for the purpose of making a pathway for the team, when suddenly, James exclaimed, "I am going to die," and as suddenly expired.  He leaves a wife and family to mourn their loss.  He was the youngest son of the late Nehemiah Hill.  New Berlin Gazette.

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, May 7, 1885

Marriages

HICKBY - KILROE:  At St. Patrick's Church, in this village, May 5th, by Rev. T.F. Cullen, Mr. Morris Hickey, to Miss Bridget Kilroe, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

HARRINGTON - WILLIAMS:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], April 26th, by Rev. J.M.C. Fulton, Mr. Robert Harrington, to Miss Phebe Williams, both of Greene [Chenango Co., NY].

MINER - VROMAN:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], May 2d, by Rev. C.S. Crain, Mr. Brownel W. Miner, of Hamilton [Madison Co., NY] to Miss Mary A. Vroman, of North Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY].

McFARLAND - CHAMBERLAIN:  in Afton [Chenango Co.., NY], April 30th, by Rev. E.T. Jacobs, S.F. McFarland, M.D., of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY] to Miss Addie Chamberlain, of Afton.

MACKSEY - MORAN:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], April 29th, by Rev. Father Bennett, Mr. Perry Macksey, to Miss Maggie Moran, both of Sherburne.

BRISTOL - CAMPBELL:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] April 29th, by Rev. D.E. Loveridge, of Unadilla, Mr. J.D. Bristol, to Miss Eugenia Campbell, both of Bainbridge.

SMITH - HOPKINS:  In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], April 26th, by Rev. A.W. Barrows, Mr. George M. Smith, of Solon, Cortland county, to Miss Libbie Hopkins, of Cincinnatus [Cortland Co., NY].

MARVIN - KENYON:  In Cincinnatus [Cortland Co., NY], April 23d, by Rev. O.L. Cooper, Mr. Charles L. Marvin, to Miss Grace Kenyon, both of Cincinnatus.

Deaths

HUNT:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], May 3d, Mary A. [Hunt], wife of Oscar Hunt, aged 62 years and 4 months.

PRIME:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], April 30th, Mr. Henry Prime, aged 51 years.

SAMSON:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], May 3d, Rosa Samson, aged 39 years.

SMITH:  At the Utica Asylum [Oneida Co., NY], May 5th, Mary V. [Smith], wife of john Smith, of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].

O'HOLLAREN:  At Syracuse [Onondaga Co., NY], on the 22d ult., from the effects of a cancer, Mrs. John O'Hollaren, daughter of Mrs. Dennis  Hickey, of this place [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], She leaves a husband and six children.

BUTTS:  Suddenly, in Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], April 30th, Mr. Agrippa Butts, aged 86 years.

BENJAMIN:  In Lincklaen [Chenango Co., NY], April 26th, Mr. Darius Benjamin, aged 90 years.

COON:  Suddenly, in Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY], May 4th, Hiley [Coon] son of J.H. Coon, aged about 17 years.  [See news item above]

BUSH:  In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], April 22d, Mr. Jonathan Bush aged 82 years.

BENNETT:  In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], April 22d, Mrs. Israel Bennett.

WARREN:  In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], April 29th, Mr. Edward R. Warren, son of the late Romeo Warren, aged 42 years.

AYLESWORTH:  In Iowa City, April 13th, Dr. B.H. Aylesworth, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].

SANTMIER:  In Wilkesbarre, Pa., April 23d, Matie [Santimier], daughter of Rev. David J. and Mary E. Santimier, aged 6 years, 4 months and 16 days.  Remains taken to North Pharsalia for burial.

Vital Records (July 3)

Cozzens - Mathewson

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, January 7, 1886

Early in the evening of December 31st, 1885, the village of McDonough [Chenango Co., NY] gave evidence that something unusual was about to take place.  From all quarters persons were hastening to the Baptist church, eager to be in time to witness the marriage of one of the fairest daughters of the village, to a young man of New England--Miss Emma D. Mathewson, to Mr. John H. Cozzens, of Clinton, Mass.  At precisely half past seven o'clock the bride elect, dressed in white brocaded satin, preceded by an usher, and attended by the sister of the expectant groom, preceded up one aisle of the church, while up the opposite aisle marched slowly the groom elect, attended by his best man, and preceded by an usher--the whole party keeping step to a beautiful wedding march played by the organist.  The parties met in front of the pulpit, under a beautiful arch of evergreen and hollyberries, and were quickly made one by the Rev. J.H. Sage, of Georgetown, N.Y. Prayer was offered by Rev. Mr. Barrows, pastor of the church, after which the parties and friends repaired to the residence of the bride's father, T.J. Mathewson, Esq., for reception and refreshments, which continued until a late hour.  The presents to the bride were many and valuable, including a gold watch and chain from the young husband and $100 in gold from the bride's father.  The whole affair, from beginning to end, was complete, and all feel that while Mr. Cozzens is to be congratulated on the successful issue of his courtship, the village of McDonough loses a loved one, whose place can never be filled.

Mary E. Barnard

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, January 7, 1886

After months of patient suffering, Mrs. Mary E. Barnard, wife of Charles A. Barnard of Chicago, died at the residence of her mother, Mrs. Nelson B. Hale in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on Tuesday morning last.  Her disease was cancer.  Deceased had passed almost her entire life in Norwich.  and the esteem of this community was hers.  Her husband and two little sons survive her, to whom the sympathies of all go out in their bereavement.  Services at the family residence on Hayes street, Thursday, at 10 o'clock, A.M.

Ed Hollenbeck

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, January 7, 1886

Ed. Hollenbeck, an employee in Wickwires' wire works, in Cortland [Cortland Co., NY], went on a spree Friday night, and two companions took him home, put him to bed and left him.  He never spoke after entering the house.  His wife, who slept upstairs, thought she heard him up early int he morning, and going down stairs found him in bed.  Raising his head, she became frightened at his appearance, called a neighbor, and a physician was summoned, who pronounced him dead.  An effort will be made to find where he procured the liquor with prospects of a civil damage suit.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, January 2, 1913

Births

ENGLISH:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Monday, Dec. 30, 1912, to Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Enlgish, a daughter.

Married

SKINNER - BEALE:  In Zion Church, Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Sunday, Dec. 29th, 1912, by Rev. Percy T. Olton, John Skinner and May Beale, both of Greene.

WEBB - HAMILTON:  At the Rectory, Greene [Chenango Co., NY], by Rev. Percy T. Olton, Thursday, Dec. 19, 1912, Henry Arnold Webb and Elsie J. Hamilton.

WELCH - BROWN:  In Troy [Rensselear Co NY], Dec. 25, 1912, by Rt. Rev. Mgr. John Walsh, Miss Elizabeth C. Brown to Harold B. Welch of Cortland, N.Y. [Cortland Co.]

MOORHEAD - STRICKLAN:  At Whitney's Point [Broome Co., NY], Nov. 21, 1912, by Rev. S.E. Lewis, Elmore E. Moorhead and Miss Florence Strickland, both of Triangle [Broome Co., NY].

TURNER - JONES:  In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 18, 1912, Howard Turner of German [Chenango Co., NY] and Hattie Jones of McDonough [Chenango Co., NY]

Died

BODURTHA:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 26, 1912, William D. Bodurtha, aged 71 years, Burial in Sylvan Lawn [Greene].

HEWITT:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 25, 1912, Mrs. Sally Hewitt, aged 88 years.

LAMPHER:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY, Dec. 27, 1912, Emmet G. Lampher, aged 75 years.

BRISTOL:  In Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], Dec. 15, 1912, Daniel Somers Bristol, formerly of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], in his 85th years.

Vital Records (July 2)

Lamira Bradley

Died September 2, 1889, Guilford, NY

Died: Bradley: At the residence of her daughter Mrs. Lamira Sherwood, Guilford, N.Y., Sept. 2, 1889, Mrs. Lamira Hard Bradley.  Mrs. Bradley was born in Salisbury, Vermont, March 17th, 1803.  She removed to Utica and then to Guilford in 1833 in which year she married Ira Bradley who died 1856.  To them was born eight children of whom four are living.  Burial in Guilford Center Cemetery.

George Axtell

Chenango Union, October 7, 1886

The verdict of the Coroner's jury in the case of George Axtell, the Deposit murderer, who died suddenly in the Binghamton [Broome Co., NY] jail on Tuesday afternoon of last week, found that his death resulted from natural causes. The unanimous testimony of the physicians in attendance was that death was produced by a fit, probably epileptic, superinduced by the long continued nervous strain under which he had labored.  Prof. H.L. Griffis, of the Binghamton High School, made an analysis of the stomach, and could detect no poison.  Axtell's funeral was held at the school house in Barbourville (his former home) on Thursday afternoon. Rev. E.L. Allen, pastor of the Methodist church in Deposit, officiated.  Over three hundred people were present. The remains were interred in the cemetery in the immediate neighborhood.

Carl Gallup

Chenango Union, October 7, 1886

Carl Gallup, aged thirty-three years, son of Rev. E.L. Gallup, a Baptist clergyman of Homer [Cortland Co., NY] was found dead in a barn in the rear of the Martin House, in Ithaca [Tompkins co., NY], on the morning of the 26th ult.  He was discovered early in the morning, by an employee of the place, his feet entangled in the spring and brake of a canopy top platform wagon, his head reclining on the floor in a pool of blood. The features of the dead man were terribly distorted and bruised.  Deceased had been on a spree of some days, and it is a question whether he died in an alcoholic fit, or whether there was foul play connected with his death.

Charles Harper

Chenango Union, October 7, 1886

Charles Harper, aged about thirty-six years, who worked for John Rawlins, in the town of Butternuts [Otsego Co., NY] was kicked in his right side by a cow, while milking in the stables, on the 13th ult.  Medical aid summoned, and it was found that one of his ribs was broken and that he had sustained internal injuries.  He died on the 22d ult., and his remains were interred in the South New Berlin cemetery.

Chenango American, May 7, 1885

Marriages

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], April 26th, by Rev. J.M.C. Fulton, Mr. Robert Harrington, and Miss Phebe Williams, both of Greene [Chenango Co., NY].

At the home of B.C. Campbell, April 29th, by Rev. D.E. Loveridge, Mr. J.D. Bristol, to Miss M. Eugenia Campbell, both of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]

In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], April 29th, by Rev. A.W. Barrows, Mr. George M Smith, of Solon [Cortland Co., NY], to Miss Libbie Hopkins, of Cincinnatus [Cortland Co., NY].

Deaths

In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], aril 29th, of consumption, Mr. Edward R. Warren, aged 42 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], May 1st, Robert [Kahl], infant son of Robert and Agnes Kahl.

In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], Aril 11th, Mrs. Mabel Hinman, aged 91 years, 3 months and 22 days.

Vital Records - July 1846 & May 6, 1846

Binghamton Courier, July 1, 1846

Married:  In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY], on the 25th inst. by Rev. C. Darby, Mr. Francis T. Smith to Miss Emily Ann Davis, all of this place.

Binghamton Courier, July 8, 1846

Married:  In Madison, Madison Co., N.Y., on Sunday evening July 5th, by the Rev. M.S. Platt, Manco Capac Dickinson to Miss Charlotte Harvey, all of this village [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY].

Binghamton Courier, July 15, 1846

Died:  In Vestal [Broome Co., NY], on the 26th ult., of consumption, Mr. John H. Yarrington, in the 69th year of his age.

Died:  In Triangle [Broome Co., NY], on the 1st inst., Joseph Maxion [Mathewson], youngest son of Joseph Mathewson, aged 13 years 4 months and 8 days.

Binghamton Courier, July 29, 1846

Married: On the 15th inst., by the Rev. Dr. Andrews, Mr. Charles B. Stow, to Miss Janette Smith, all of this town [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY].

Married:  In Union [Broome Co., NY], on the 4th inst., by the Rev. Horace Kelsey, Mr. William Spencer to Miss Annis Webb, all of the above place.

Binghamton Courier, May 6, 1846

Married:  In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], on the 30th ult., by th Rev. Mr. Wilkins, Mr. John D. Keyes of this place, to Miss Jane A. Stevens of Windsor [Chenango Co., NY].

Died:  In this town [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY], on the 23d ult., Mrs. Henrietta Spendley, aged 19 years, wife of Mr. Robert Spendley and daughter of Mr. Anson Amsbry.  The deceased was singularly lovely and pleasant in her life, and her early and sudden death has cast a gloom over many hearts that will not soon pass away. Though life was bright before her, yet, unrepiningly she obeyed the summons to go hence, and, like the morning flower in the sun's too fervent heat, she meekly bowed her head and died.  Tenderly will her afflicted family and numerous friends cherish her memory, for of her it may emphatically be said--

"None knew her but to love her,

None named her but to praise."

Died:  At Ramapo, Rockland county, on the 22d of April last, Theodore Pierson, son of Hon. Jeremiah H. Pierson, in the 43d year of his age.

Vital Records (June 30)

S.W. Wooley

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, April 5, 1877

Afton [Chenango Co., NY], The funeral of S.W. Wooley was held at the family residence, last Monday afternoon.  The services were conducted in an interesting manner by Rev. Egberts of Bainbridge.  The attendance was very large.  Sentinel

Whitman Barber

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, April 5, 1877

Whitman Barber, aged about thirty years, a farmer residing in the south-east part of this town, died suddenly on Monday evening last.  He had been at the residence of Mr. Phetteplace, a neighbor, in the morning, and while on his return home about eleven o'clock, he was taken with vomiting.  Reaching his home, diarrhea set in, and he died between nine and ten o'clock in the evening.  Dr. Stuart was called a short time previous to his death, but he was past help.  He death was probably caused by abscess or perforation of the bowels.  Mr. Barber was in the enjoyment of his usual excellent health previous to the attack which so suddenly resulted in his decease.

DeWitt C. Cole

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, April 5, 1877

A number of Sir Knights of Norwich Commandery attended the funeral of a brother, DeWitt C. Cole in Owego [Tioga Co., NY], on Saturday last.  Mr. Cole was formerly a resident of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], and for a time connected with the Midland Railroad.  He died in Florida, where he had gone for his health, and agreeably to his request his remains were buried in Owego, under the direction of Norwich Commandery of which he was a member.  Members of Malta Commandery, residents of Owego, assisted in the ceremonies.  Mr. Cole was forty years of age, and leaves a wife and one son.  His disease was consumption.

Darius C. Jackson 

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, April 5, 1877

Hon. Darius C. Jackson, a well known railroad contractor residing in Middletown, N.Y. [Orange Co.], fell dead of heart disease in that village, on Wednesday morning of last week, while hastening to take the Erie train for New York.  He was sixty-three years of age, and was born in Farmington, Wayne County, New York, August 24, 1813, of Quaker parents.  In his youth he removed with his family to Lenawee County, Michigan, where he became a prominent man.  He was twice Sheriff, was Sergeant-at-arms in one of the first Legislatures of that State, was a Whig candidate for State Senator and a Clay elector.  He was one of the founders of Adrian, Michigan, and built large mills at Addison, in that State.  He built the railroad from Cleveland to Sandusky, in Ohio, now part of the Lake Shore air line.  He removed to Milwaukee, Wis., in 1853, and built the Milwaukee and Lacrosse, and part of the Land Grant Railroad from Madison to Portage.  He was owner of the Milwaukee and Watertown Railroad.  He was United States marshal for the State of Wisconsin for six years under the appointment of Abraham Lincoln, and was removed by Andrew Johnson.  He removed to Middletown, in 1868, and built the eastern section of the New York and Oswego Midland Railroad, including the Fallsburg tunnel and the Ellenville branch, under a contract for $1,500,000, losing heavily by its failure.  He has since built the Monmouth County Agricultural Railroad, in New Jersey, also the third and fourth tracks of the New York Central, from Clyde to Rochester.  He built for the Government the Schuylkill Arsenal at Philadelphia, and the keeper's lodge on the Antietam battle field.  He leaves a wife and several children. He was a man of generous qualities, irreproachable character and orderly life, and was greatly beloved and respected.

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, April 5, 1877

Marriages

INGRAHAM - KEELER:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], March 25th, by Rev. N.M. Duff, Mr. George Ingraham to Miss Mary A. Keeler, both of Oxford.

WHEELER - SMITH:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], March 29th, by Rev. J.C. Ward, Mr. John G. Wheeler, to Miss Mary A. Smith, both of Oxford.

WRENCH -BURDITT:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], March 29th, by Rev. S.N. Van Deusen, Mr. John W. Wrench, to Miss Hattie Burditt, all of Afton [Chenango Co., NY].

SENEARE - EVANS:  In Harpursville [Broome Co.., NY], March 17th, by Rev. I.P. Towner, Mr. Charles W. Seneare, of Greene [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Mae Evans, of Union, N.Y. [Broome Co.]

KUHN-OBENANER:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], March 27th, by Rev. N.S. Reynolds, Mr. George Kuhn of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Kate Obenaner of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].

LAMAN - FOOT:  In Coventryville [Chenango Co., NY], March 21st by Rev. B.G. Wicks, Mr. Henry W. Laman of Waverly, N.Y., to Miss Cornelia A. Foot, of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].

HOLMES - COON:  In Lincklaen [Chenango Co., NY], March 24th, by Rev. J. Clarke, Mr. Daniel M. Holmes, of Otselic [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Cora M. Coon of Lincklaen.

JONES - JONES:  In Triangle [Broome Co., NY], March 20th, by Rev. G.C. Andrews, Mr. William Jones, of Greene [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Charlene/Caroline[?] B. Jones of Brisbin [Chenango Co., NY].

FAIRCHILD - TUCKER:  In West Winfield, N.Y. [Herkimer Co.], April 1st, by Rev. J.C. Darling, Mr. Charles H. Fairchild, of West Winfield, to Miss Ida A. Tucker, of Utica [Oneida Co., NY], formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

Deaths

PABODIE:  At the residence of Fred Weiler, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], April 2d. Freddie J. [Pabodie], son of Henry C. and Mary Pabodie, aged 7 months and 22 days.

NILES:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], March 28th, Mr. Nathan Niles, aged 64 years

SOUTHWORTH:  in Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], March 22d, Frank [Southworth], son of John Tracy Southworth, aged 12 years.

BOTSFORD:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], March 17th, Olive [Botsford], wife of the late Gideon Botsford, aged 81 years.

SLITER:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], March 19th, Mr. William Sliter, aged 76 years.

WILLCOX:  In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], March 22d, Betsey [Willcox], wife of Paris Willcox, aged 47 years, mother of L.J. Willcox, of this village.

WOOLEY:  In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], March 24th, Mr. S.W. Wooley, aged 63 years.

AINSWORTH:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], March 18th, Mary H. [Ainsworth], daughter of Albert A. and Helen Ainsworth, aged 1 month and 13 days.

MOORE:  In Otselic [Chenango Co., NY], March 21st, Mrs. Roby Moore, aged 85 years.

PEET:  In Edmeston [Otsego Co., NY], March 23d, of diphtheria, Helen L. [Peet], daughter of Silas and Amelia Peet, aged 17 years, 1 month and 11 days.

Vital Records (June 29)

Tommy Pettis Welch

Bainbridge Republican, June 7, 1877

Oxford [Chenango Co., NY]:  About 7 o'clock Monday evening, Mr. Wm. Gillman discovered from his saloon window a straw hat floating in the water below the dam in this village, he fished it out, and soon after inquiry was made for Tommy Pettis Welch, grandson of Mr. T.C. Pettis, who had been missed at home for some little time. The hat was shown to Mr. Pettis who recognized it as belonging to his grandson. The alarm was immediately given, boats and lights were provided and men proceeded to rake the pool for the body.  About 10 o'clock, the body was recovered by George Moulton and James Warn, it was in about 25 feet of water and near the dam.  It is not known how the lad got into the water.  He was last seen by Mr. Pettis about the store premises at half past four o'clock.  Some think he fell from the dam, and others from a boat or dock below.  He was a bright, intelligent lad, a little over seven years of age, and dearly beloved by his grandparents, who adopted him after the death of his mother, their daughter, which occurred soon after his birth.  His father is in Plainfield this State. The family have the sympathy of the entire community in their sad affliction.   Times

Death Notices

Bainbridge Republican, June 7, 1877

Mrs. Mary Van Dyke, formerly employed in the office of the Cherry Valley Gazette, died at that place Sunday last.  She has been ill several months with hemorrhage of the lungs.  Deceased was a sister of J.D. Van Dyke, formerly connected with this office.

"Aunt Ruth" Coe died at the residence of her brother-in-law, Dexter Hunt, on the  31st ult., She was beloved and esteemed by all who knew her.  Her age was 81.  Her remains were taken to White Store [Chenango Co., NY] for interment.

William Wilkinson departed this life on Thursday the 31st ult.

W.N. Wilkinson, Esq., whose death took place on Friday last, was buried on Sunday at North Afton [Chenango Co., NY], by the Masonic Fraternity. A large number of Citizens from home and abroad were in attendance.

Chenango Union, December 14, 1882

Marriages

BOWMAN - LEWIS:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 9th, by Rev. H. Fox, Mr. Henry W. Bowman of Norwich, to Miss May Lewis of Earlville, N.Y. [Madison Co.].

SPEAR - CRANDALL:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 27th, by Rev. I.T. Walker, Mr. Fred W. Spear, to Miss Dora M. Crandall, all of Norwich.

AAMODT - CHALOTTE:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 30th, by Rev. G.C. Carter, Mr. C.A. Aamodt, to Miss Amelia Chalotte, all of Norwich.

PERSONEUS - ELLIS:  At the home of the bride, Dec. 7th, by Rev. D. Personeus, Rev. C.B. Personeus of North Norwich, N.Y. [Chenango Co.] to Miss Flora Ellis of Woodville, Jefferson Co., N.Y.

BIRDLEBOUGH - BECKWITH:  In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 6th, by Rev. A.W. Brrows, Mr. Reade Birdlebough of German [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Esidene Beckwith of McDonough.

TOWSLEE - NICHOLSON:  At the home of the bride, in Berkshire, N.Y., Nov. 29th, by Rev. E.R.D. Briggs, Mr. Delos I. Towslee of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Addie B. Nicholson, of the former place.

MILES - CHRISTIAN:  In Otselic [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 29th, by W.F. Jaquith, Mr. Albert Miles, of Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Grace Christian, of Rome [Oneida Co., NY].

ALBRIGHT - THOMPSON:  In Guilford [Chenango Co.., NY], Dec. 6th, by Rev. P. Griffin, Mr. Lloyd W. Albright, to Miss Ellen H. Thompson, all of Guilford.

SMITH - WILKINSON:  In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 3d, by Rev. G.R. Northrup, Mr. Zechariah Smith to Miss Hannah Wilkinson, all of Afton.

MERCHANT - WEBB:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 30th, by Rev. A.H. Todd, Mr. George M. Merchant, of Etna [Tompkins Co., NY], to Miss Lilian Webb, of Greene.

SPANLE - HARRINGTON:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 4th, by Rev. H.W. Shaw, Mr. Joseph Spanle, to Miss Eva Harrington, all of Greene.

HULL - TILLOTSON:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 29th, by Rev. G.A. Pace, Mr. George Hull to Miss Annie Tillotson, both of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY].

LEWIS - TAYLOR:  In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 30th, by Rev. Charles Ray, Mr. John L. Lewis, to Miss Sarah J. Taylor, all of Smithville.

ROE - POULTNEY:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 30th, by Rev. T.L. Randolph, Mr. Harvey Roe, of Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], top Mrs. Hannah Poultney, of Sherburne.

LACEY - HICKS:  In Brooklyn, Dec. 3d, 1882, by Rev. William Reed, Mr. C. Smyth Lacey, (formerly of Norwich) [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Minnie Hicks, all of Brooklyn.

Deaths

LEWIS:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 12th, Mr. Eugene Lewis, aged 31 years. [See obit below]

ELWELL:  At Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 2d, Mr. William Elwell.

TANNER:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 10th, Mr. Herman H. Tanner, son of Henry G. Tanner, aged 30 years.

NEWTON:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 30th, Mrs. Deiadamia Newton, aged 65 years.

BARBER:  In Union Valley (Bainbridge) [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 6th, Roxana Barber, aged 68 years.

SIMONS:  In Brisbin [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 2d, Jane C. [Simons], wife of Harvey Simons, aged 47 years.

KENYON:  In Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 1st, Mrs. Laura Kenyon, aged 72 years.

HALBERT:  In Cincinnatus [Cortland Co., NY], Nov. 26th, Miss Alice Halbert, aged 28 years.

DAILY:  In Nichols, N.Y. [Tioga Co.], Nov. 19th, Mrs. Patty Daily, aged 99 years and 8 months.

WINSTON:  At Page Brook (Greene) [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 4th, suddenly, Mr. Aaron Winston, aged 77 years, of Evansville, Wis.  [see obit below]

BENTLEY:  At Sherburne Four Corners [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 13th, Mrs. Fanny Bentley, widow of the late Capt. Milton Bentley, aged 79 years.  [See obit below]

Eugene Lewis

Chenango Union, December 14, 1882

Eugene Lewis, a young man well known in this community, died of pneumonia, at his residence on East Main Street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on Tuesday night.  Some two weeks since he visited one of our village physicians, while suffering from nervousness, and requested that morphine be injected into his arm, which was done.  He immediately visited another physician, complaining of much pain, and made a similar request, which was complied with, the other arm being bared, and the doctor being ignorant of what had already transpired.  It appears that he then went home and swallowed a quantity of chloral, which he had been in the habit of taking, and was soon in an unconscious state, his life being at that time saved by great exertions on the part of physicians and friends.  It was believed that he at the time intended to end his life, and that his death is the result of the overdose taken on that occasion, he not having rallied from tis effects.  His aged was 31 years, and he was unmarried.

Aaron Winston

Chenango Union, December 14, 1882

Aaron Winston, aged seventy-seven years, died suddenly of heart disease, on Monday of last week, at the residence of Mr. Stone, at Page Brook, in the town of Greene [Chenango Co., NY].  Deceased was formerly a resident of the neighborhood, but for years past had resided in Wisconsin. About a month ago he and his wife came east to visit old friends, and at the time of his death were at the residence of Mr. Stone.  His son, Richard Winston, was telegraphed to at Evansville, Wis., who came on, made the necessary arrangements, and on Thursday started with the body to their home in the west.

Fanny (Deuel) Bentley

Chenango Union, December 14, 1882

Fanny Bentley, widow of the late Captain Milton Bentley, died at Sherburne Four Corners, December 13th, 1882.  She was born December 18th, 1803, in that part of the town of Northeast, Dutchess County, which is now Pine Plains.  Her father was Jonathan Deuel.  She was married February 13, 1823, and removed to Sherburne Four Corners in 1835.  Her husband died May 16, 1880.  Seven of her eleven children survive:  Henry J. Bentley, of Lima Centre, Wis.; Samuel G. Bentley, Alfred Bentley, Catharine Bentley, and Maridda, wife of Edward H. Hartwell, of Sherburne Four Corners; Rachel, wife of Calvin S. Comstock, fo North Western, N.Y., and Elizabeth, wife of Stephen Holden, of Sherburne.  The deceased was a member of the Congregational Church of Sherburne.  Funeral services will be held at the house on Saturday, December 16th, at 12 M.

W.C. Candee

Chenango Union, December 14, 1882

Another fatal coating accident occurred last week. W.C. Candee, aged nineteen years, of the freshman class of Hamilton College, in Clinton [Oneida Co., NY], while coasting down College Hill, alone on a sled, on Wednesday afternoon of last week, and steering with one foot, tried to change his position, which caused the sled to veer and run against a popular tree.  He did not strike the tree himself, but was thrown some distance on the ice, and his skull fractured.  He died on Thursday afternoon.  Deceased was a resident of Watertown [Jefferson Co., NY].  This is the second fatal accident from coasting down that hill, and a number of students were thrown from a bob sleigh, a few years ago, when several of them had limbs broken. The trip down the hill is made at the rate of a mile a minute.

Vital Records (June 28)

Chenango Republican, Oxford, NY, January 18, 1828

Married:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 1st inst., by the Rev. Mr. Rexford, David Buttolph, Esq., Counsellor at Law, to Mrs. Esther Kelsoe, all of that town.

Died:  In this Town [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], on the 8th and 9th last, Hezekiah and Mary Wheeler, the former aged 81, and the latter 84 years.  Theirs was a rare case of longevity, having lived nearly 60 years together with reciprocal affection, and enjoying uninterrupted health, partaking of all the blessing and pleasures that honest industry, and hearts free from guile can afford.  Their deaths are lamented by numerous relatives and friends.  It was their wish that neither might long survive the other; that the tender affection and mutual love they bore each other might not be lessened by a separation.  Their prayers were heard; their feeble lamps became extinct together, and they now be shrouded in death beneath the cold clods of the valley in one grave together.

Died:  In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], on the 15th inst., Luther Newcomb, aged 36.

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, September 26, 1878

Marriage Notice

FARNSWORTH-DeVOE:  In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 11th, by Rev. N.J. Hawley, Mr. I. Burr Farnsworth, to miss Minnie B. DeVoe, all of Afton.

Death notices

INGERSOLL:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on Tuesday morning, Sept. 24th, after a brief illness of heart disease, Helen M. [Ingersoll], wife of Frederick W. Ingersoll, aged 52 years, 8 months.

THURSTON:  In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 21st, Oliva [Thurston], wife of William Thurston, and daughter of the late Benjamin Draper, of Morris, Otsego Co., aged 73 years, 2 months and 16 days.

FINOUT:  In Greene (Page Brook) [Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 11th, Mrs. Eunice Finout, aged 53 years.

DAVIS:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 15th, Mr. Henry Davis, aged 61 years.

NICHOLSON:  in Preston [Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 23d, Mr. Wm. Nicholson, aged 89 years.

WEAVER:  In Pitcher [Chenango Co.., NY], Sept. 19th, Mr. George M. Weaver, aged 41 years.

PECK:  In Albien, Orleans Co., Sept. 1st, Elizabeth McLane [Peck], wife of Elias B. Peck, aged 40 years, formerly of Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY].

ELKINTON:  In Philadelphia, Sept. 21st, Mr. George M. Elkinton, brother-in-law of B.H. and Henry F. Weeden of this village.

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, October 17, 1878

Guilford News Items

Many changes have taken place among our fellow mortals and of those whom we saw in active and vigorous life but a few weeks ago, several have paid the debt of nature, and "gone to that bourne from whence no traveler returns."  Of those whose "sands of life were nearly run," or who were less firmly held by the silver cord, a number have been gathered to their final rest.  Of the former, and closely following the death of a devoted wife, is that of Philip Wheeler, just west of our place, who died on the 11th inst., aged bout 55 years.  An active, energetic farmer, Mr. Wheeler had accumulated a handsome property, and will be missed among a large class of business men.  With some failings, he also had many good qualities and the care which he bestowed upon an aged father and mother till their death go someway to mitigate the former.

Among the latter class are Lorenzo M. Belden, Charles Thompson and Roger Williams, all of them old residents of this vicinity.  Of Mr. Williams something more than a passing notice is due him.  Born at Gloucester, Providence Co., R.I., in 1790, he came to Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] in February, 1818, and settled just west of what was then known as "Cable's Pond"--the Guilford Lake now.  Hardly an attempt at a village was visible here then, and the surrounding country was dense, heavy forest.  His nearest neighbors, Stephen Isbell, Henry Wheeler, Caleb Winsor, Lemuel Jewell and Henry Abbey, who came into the country with him, lived distant a mile or more. At first their nearest grist mill was at Shaver's Corners (now East Guilford) but soon after a small, one-run affair, called May's Mill, was started at Guilford.  What would now be trivial were then startling incidents, and in one of them Mr. W. enacted the part of the hero. A rough looking man with a valuable horse and trappings was accidentally discovered secreted in the thick woods to the left of the Old Turnpike just above the Lake, under suspicious circumstances.  Of course the settlers were astir, and they decided to "interview" him.  On surrounding him, he attempted to escape, but was confronted by Mr. W., whereupon he drew a large pistol, leveled it at Mr. W,'s head, and pulled the trigger, but it failed to go.  In the language of Mr. W., "I didn't wait, but with the strength of a tiger, I seized him by the throat and choked him till he was black in the face."  The man was bound and retained, and proved to be a horse thief of the most desperate character.  "Uncle Roger," as Mr. W., came to be familiarly known, afterwards removed upon a farm between our village and the "Centre" where he resided till his death, on the 30th ult.

Mrs. Joshua B. Root

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, October 17, 1878

The residents of our village [Guilford, Chenango Co., NY], were startled on Wednesday afternoon last, to learn that the wife of Mr. Joshua B. Root had committed suicide by handing herself in the barn, at their residence on Albany street.

The lady was first discovered by Mr. Root, who went ot the barn from a field where he had been at work to escape the shower that was coming up.  She stood in a natural position about midway from the door, and Mr. Root spoke to her in surprise at seeing her there, and receiving no reply, went up to her and found that she was suspended by a cord from her neck, which was attached to a spike in a beam near the center of the barn.  He immediately lowered the body and summoned assitance.  Dr. McFarland was called, but she was past all help, and must have been dead when Mr. R. entered the barn. Afterwards he made an examination and found that her neck was not broken, death resulting from strangulation. The cord was knotted about her neck loosely, and did not tighten with her weight, and was found to be loose when she was taken down. She stood on her feet in a natural positon, and it must have taken quite a determination on her part for her to have accomplished her purpose.  How long she had been in the barn it is not known, Mr. R. had left her in the house an hour or so before she was discovered, and Mrs. Hunt, who occupies part of the house, had not heard her leave the house, and supposed that she was taking her afternoon nap.

The lady was Mr. Root's second wife, to whom he had been married about ten years; she was mother-in-law to Rev. L.E. Spafford, a former pastor of the Baptist church in this village.  Her funeral was held on Friday.  She was of a nervous, sensitive temperament, and had been in poor health for a number of years.  Some months ago she had a partial paralytic stroke, and had been very low spirited, and at times her friends considered her insane, and there is no doubt of the face now.

Coroner Avery, of Norwich, held an inquest on Thursday evening, the jury rendering a verdict that she came to her death "by strangulation produced by her own hand while in a state of unsound mind, and no other way."

Obituaries (June 27)

Sylvester Wheeler
Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, January 26, 1881

Deacon Sylvester Wheeler died at South Otselic [Chenango Co., NY], January 14th.  He was born March 8th, 1801, consequently was nearly eighty years of age.  He came into the town of Otselic fifty-one years ago, and with his family shared the privations and hardships of those early days.  His life and character were much like those of Deacon Benson Wheeler, who so recently died in Pharsalia.  He took a strong interest in the political affairs of the country.  He was a Republican from the foundation of the party, and at the last election, though quite feeble, rode over to Beaver Meadow to vote.  In company with his youngest son, H.S. Wheeler, he had carried on the Hardware business in South Otselic for twenty-six years.  he was a man fo strict integrity of life, of tender sympathy for the suffering and better than all else, of earnest piety. For sixty years he had been a consistent Christian. A few weeks after the organization of the Baptist Church at South Otselic, he transferred his membership from Beaver Meadow to that place, was soon made a deacon of the Chruch, and remained such until his death, though for the last two or three years his failing health had not allowed him to perform the duties of the office, or to attend religious meetings.  His death was a quiet and beautiful ending of a long and well spent life.   H.C.L.

Melissa P. Ray

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, January 26, 1881

In our last we announced the death of Mrs. Ray, and mother of George W. Ray, Esq., of this village.  She died suddenly of apoplexy while about her household duties at her home in Smith's Valley.  She was a most estimable lady, beloved and respected by all who knew her.  Her funeral was largely attended on Sunday, and, in pursuance of an oft expressed wish, she was buried in the Norwich Cemetery.  Her surviving husband and the other members of the family have the warmest sympathies of their many friends here, as well as at their former home in Otselic in their affliction.

RAY:  In Smith's Valley, Madison County, N.Y., Jan. 19th, 1881, Melissa P. Ray, wife of Asher M. Ray, aged 74 years, formerly of Otselic in this county [Chenango Co., NY].  [Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Jan. 22, 1881]

Lydia Lewis

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, January 22, 1881

Preston [Chenango Co., NY]:  Mrs. Lydia Lewis died very suddenly at this place on the 16th inst., She had been in poor health all winter, but not considered in any immediate danger of death.  On the morning of the above date her daughter noticed that she was breathing with considerable difficulty, and started for help, but before anyone arrived her mother had quietly passed over the river to the unseen shores beyond.

Sophronia Ruth (Beardsley) Blakeslee

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, January 22, 1881

Coventry [Chenango Co., NY]:  The wife of Hiram A. Blakeslee, died on Sunday after an illness of about 10 days, with bilious fever.  She was thought to be mending a short time before her death, and the sad event was quite unexpected.  Mrs. Blakeslee was a very estimable woman and highly respected. She had attained about sixty years of age and was the mother of quite a large family of children, some of whom are married and settled in life.

Edgar A. Phillips

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, January 22, 1881

Coventry [Chenango Co., NY]:  Our people were shocked at the close of last Sabbath's services to learn of the death of our townsman, Edgar A. Phillips.  The announcement came with almost stunning effect, although it was generally understood that he was suffering from a malady thought incurable.  His loss makes a gap in both the business and social circles of this community which will be hard to fill.  One of the well known firm of Phillips & Hoyt, he proved himself, for years, one of our first business men and was widely known as a competent, energetic, honorable dealer.  In his social capacity he combined the sprightliness of a genial, buoyant nature, with a gentle, affable manner; having an almost philanthropic interest in the public welfare, he was ever ready to lend a willing hand or an open purse to forward all enterprises tending to the general good.  politically a strong Republican and popular with his townsmen and party, he has, (at least for many years) steadily declined all nominations for office, although they were repeatedly urged upon him.  With his family he was generous and indulgent, to a fault.  He was a devoted member of the 2d Congregational Church and one of its burden bearers, always faithful at his post of duty.  But few individuals in private life are enabled to be so thoroughly identified with the interests of the community in which they live, as was Mr. Phillips, and few can be more sadly missed and seriously mourned.  He leaves a companion and three sons--two of them, James H. and Edgar, are in business at Colorado Springs and Wallace, the youngest, is at home.  Mr. Phillips was nearly sixty-three years old.  The store of the firm is closed.  its front will not be opened to the public until after the funeral, which is appointed for Tuesday.

Sheldon S. Wheeler

Binghamton Press, July 9, 1936

Sheldon S. Wheeler, 32 years old, died this morning at 5 o'clock at his home, 477 State street [Binghamton, Chenango Co., NY].  He is survived by his wife, Minnie; a stepson, Bryan Strohman; two step daughters, Mrs. C.A. Salle, Jr., of Kirkwood and Mrs. F.C. Lanisberry of Scarsdale, and several nieces and nephews.  The body was removed to the George H. Scholderer Home for Funerals, 189 Chenango street.  Funeral announcements will be made later.  Mr. Wheeler was a member of Parlor City Lodge, I.O.O.F., Sunlight Rebekah Lodge and the Chenango Street M.E. church.

Binghamton Press, July 11, 1936

The funeral of Sheldon S. Wheeler was held this afternoon at 3:3; o'clock at the George H. Scholderer home for funerals, 269 Chenango street.  The Rev. Alfred R. Burke officiated, assisted by the Rev. Earl A. Smelch.  The pallbearers were H.R. Mulford, Willard L. Dibble, Fred J. Scott, George Contant, I.D. Stalker and V.W. Vail,.  Parlor City lodge, I.O.O.F. had charge of the services at the grave.  Burial was in Chenango Valley cemetery.

Death Notices

Chenango American, Greene, NY, July 27, 1865

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 26th inst., Mrs. Amelia Hoyt, wife of Dea. Chauncey Hoyt, aged 66 years.  The funeral will take place from her late residence tomorrow (Friday) at 1 o'clock, P.M.

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 23d inst., Olive P. [Cowles], wife of Orlando F. Cowles, aged 27 years.

In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], on the 22d inst., Mrs. Lucius Manwarring, aged 52 years.

In Coventryville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 22d inst., Mr. Brownell Bulkley, aged 83 years.

In Triangle [Broome Co., NY], on the 24th inst., Mary A. [Johnson], daughter of Peter Johnson, aged 19 years.

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 21st inst., Hannah [Hanford], wife of Merrick Hanford, aged 61 years.

In Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], on the 18th inst., Uriel C. Johnson, Esq., formerly of Chenango Forks [Broome Co., NY], aged 33 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 22d inst., Mrs. Eliza Ransford, wido of the late Hascall Ransford, aged 58 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 19th inst., Mr. John Monroe, aged 91 years.

In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], on the 25th ult., George T. [Coates], only child of John K. and Rebecca Coates, aged 14 years.

Vital Records (June 26)

William H. Bond

Oxford Times, April 25, 1893

BOND:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], April 21, 1893, William H. Bond, aged 50 years.

Wm. H. Bond, after a sickness of nearly six months, died at his home in this village, Wednesday afternoon, at the age of 50 years.  Mr. Bond came to this place about eight years ago and most of the time since has been employed in the livery stable of George Aylsworth & Son.  Mr. Bond leaves a wife and an infant child to mourn their loss.

BORN

WEST:  In Oxford [Chenango Co.., NY], April 17, 1893, a son to Mr. and Mrs. Eugene L. West.

DIED

FISH:  At McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], April 15, 1893, Ephraim Fish, one of the first residents of McDonough.

JEWELL:  In Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY], April 13, 1893, Tompkins Jewell, aged 82 years and 11 months.

JOHNSON:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], suddenly, April 12, 1893, Abner Johnson, aged 85 years.

PHILLEY:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], April 12, 1893, Charles H. Philley, aged 31 years.

COUGHLIN:  At the County House in Preston [Chenango Co., NY], April 19, 1893, Thomas Coughlin, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, April 27, 1893

Marriages

GALLOWAY-THOMPSON:  At the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. R.F. Thompson, on West Main street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Thursday evening, April 20, 1893, by Rev. W.H. Scudder, Mr. Arthur Galloway and Miss Carrie B. Thompson, both of Norwich.

FARLEY - LAWLOR:  At St. Paul's church, April 19, 1893, by Rev. Father Hart, Mr. Patrick H. Farley and Miss Elizabeth Lawlor, both of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

COYLE - O'NEIL:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], April 12, 1893, by Rev. J.J. Ward, Mr. George Coyle and Miss Margie O'Neil all of Sherburne.

WEBB - GALAVIN:  In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], April 14, 1893, by George R. Jacobson, Esq., Mr. Willis Webb and Miss Nellie Galavin, both of Smithville.

THOMAS - LOWE:  In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY], April 20, 1893, by Rev. John M. Wolcott, Mr. Frederick L. Thomas and Mrs. Minette Lowe, both of Greene [Chenango Co., NY].

Deaths

THOMPSON:  At the residence of his son-in-law, Abner R. Holcomb, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], April 22, 1893, Mr. Daniel D. Thompson, aged 65 years.  Burial at Wood's Corners, Tuesday.

CREAY:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], April 22, 1893, Katherine B. [Creay], wife of John J. Creay, aged 31 years.

SAXTON:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], April 22, 1893, Nora R. [Saxton], daughter of John J. and Sarah O. Saxton, aged 8 years and 2 days.

JONES:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], April 24, 1893, Mrs. Mary E. Jones, aged 77 years.

TUTHILL:  In Lincklaen [Chenango Co., NY], April 12, 1893, Mrs. Emogene Tuthill, aged 50 years.

DAVIS:  In Lincklaen [Chenango Co., NY], Mrs. Mary Davis, aged 89 years.

COLEMAN:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], April 23, 1893, Mr. Orrin Coleman, aged about 75 years.

ATKYNS:  in Beaver Meadow [Chenango Co., NY],  April 17, 1893, Alice [Atkyns], daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry O. Atkyns, aged 4 years and 4 months.

BEEBE:  In Hamilton [Madison Co., NY], April 13, 1893, Mr. Amos Beebe, aged 87 years, formerly of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY].

HAYNES:  in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], April 18, 1893, Mrs. Ardellia Haynes, aged 75 years.

BENNETT:  In Bath, N.YH., April 19, 1893, Mrs. Aramintha Taggart Bennett, widow of the late Harmon Bennett, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], aged 78 years.

SOUTHWORTH:  In Cincinnatus [Cortland Co., NY], April 17, 1893, Mrs. Jane Southworth, aged 88 years, Burial at Coventry.

ALCOTT:  At Winter Park, Fla. April 6, 1893, Mr. Melville Alcott, formerly of  New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY].

WIDGER:  In Lena Wis., April 2, 1893, Mr. Elbert L. Widger, aged 50 years, formerly of South Otselic [Chenango Co., NY].

MESSENGER:  In Syracuse [Onondaga Co., NY], April 19, 1893, Mr. Isaiah Messenger, Aged 75 years, formerly of Otselic and Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY].

Vital Records (June 25)

Chenango American, Greene, NY, July 20, 1865

Judge S.S. Bowne

Hon. S.S. Bowne, whose health had been feeble for a year past, died at his residence in Morris [Otsego Co., NY] on Sunday last.  He was about seventy years of age, and had filled many responsible public positions having represented this country in the legislature in 1834, and this district in Congress in 1841-3.  He was elected County Judge in 1851.  He also held the position of Deputy Collector of the port of New York under Mr. Schell.  Judge Bowne was a man of many noble and generous impulses, of decided ability, an able debater and advocate before a jury, and was widely known as a lawyer and active politician for many years.  Cooperstown Journal.

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, April 14, 1895

Deaths

SISSON:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], March 28, 1895, Mr. James W. Sisson, aged 71 years.

HADLOCK:  In the town of North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], April 1, 1895, Goldie S. [Hadlock], Daughter of Francis M. and Rachel L. Hadlock, aged 16 years.

BUTTON:  In the town of Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], April 1, 1895, Mrs. Esther M. Button, widow of Tompkins Button, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], aged 85 years.

BLINEBRY:In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], March 27, 1895, Mr. Albert Blinebry, aged 91 years.

STEBBINS:  in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], March 28, 1895, Mr. Henry L. Stebbins, aged 77 years.

JACOBS:  In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], March 27, 1895, Mr. Daniel Jacobs, aged 67 years.

MEAD:  Near Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], February 23, 1895, Mr. Edwin Mead, aged 68 years.

RAMSEY:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], March 28, 1895, Mr. James Ramsey, aged 75 years.

SMITH:  In West Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], March 24, 1895, Mrs. Eunice L. Smith, aged 72 years.

CONDON:  Near Earlville [Madison Co., NY], March 26, 1895, Mrs. James Condon.

HUNTLEY:  In Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], March 23, 1895, Adella [Huntley], wife of Nathan Huntley, aged 41 years.

GRISWOLD:  In East Pharsalia [Chenango Co., nY], March 23, 1895, Ed. Griswold, aged 17 years.

BIXBY:  In Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], March 26, 1895, Mrs. Eurania Bixby, aged 88 years, formerly of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].

GUY:  In Harpursville [Broome Co., NY], March 22, 1895, Ezekiel Guy, M.D., aged 79 years, formerly of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].

CHURCH:  In Central, Ill., March 24, 1895, Mr. Nathan A. Church, aged 37 years.  Deceased was a son of  Mrs. C.M. Church, of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY].

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, May 11, 1898

Mr. Darling the father of D.H. Darling of this place [Guilford, Chenango Co., NY], died at the home of his daughter near Holmesville [Chenango Co., NY], and the remains were brought here Saturday evening.  The funeral was attended at the M.E. church at 11 a.m. Monday.

On Tuesday news was received by friends here [Guilford, Chenango Co., NY] of the death of S.H. Bush, an aged and much respected resident of the town of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], and where he has passed the years of a long and useful life, being in his 94th year.  The funeral will be attended at his late home at 1 p.m. on Friday. 

Vital Records May/June 1846

Binghamton Courier,  May 13, 1846

Married

At Colesville [Broome Co., NY], Wednesday, May 6th, by the Rev. M. Dyer, Mr. Ansel Thurber to Miss Harriet N. Wedge.

Also, in the evening of the same day at Windsor [Broome Co., NY], Mr. Jonathan  M. Balden, of Bridgewater, Pa., to Miss Clarinda Dowd, of Windsor.  

Died

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY], on the q1st inst., of consumption, Miss Catharine T. Merrill, in the 24th year of her age.

In this town, on the 22d ult., Mr. Jonathan Caton, aged 76 years.

Binghamton Courier, May 27, 1846

Married

In New York on the 18th inst., by the Rev. Dr. Hutton, Mr. Henry A. Morgan, formerly of this village [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY], to Miss Ann Eliza [Ross], daughter of the late Noah B. Ross.

In Homer [Cortland Co., NY], on the 6th inst., by the Rev. C. Darby, Mr. Edwin Darby of Freetown [Cortland Co., NY], to Miss Helen L. Short.

On the 13, by the same, at the same place, A.F. Chapin, Esq. of La Fayette, Indiana, to Miss Sarah A. Keeler.

Binghamton Courier, June 3, 1846

Married

In Fairfield, Connecticut, on the evening of the 25th ult., by the Rev. Mr. Coit, Mr. Isaac L. Bartlett of this village [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY], to Miss Emily B. Banks of the former place.

Binghamton Courier, June 10, 1846

Married

In Hamilton [Madison Co., NY] on the 2d inst., by the Rev. N. Kendrick, D.D., President of the Madison University, the Rev. A. Judson, D.D., of Maulmain, Burmah, to Miss Emily Chubbuck, daughter of Mr. Charles Chubbuck, of Hamilton.

Died

On Friday the 3d inst., at the residence of her brother-in-law, Major T.S. Brown, New York city, Mrs. Julia M. [Brown], wife of Samuel Brown Esq., formerly of this place [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY].

In Vestal [Broome Co., NY], on the 4th inst., Martha [Bradley], wife of Julian A. Bradley, aged 38 years.

Binghamton Courier, June 24, 1846

Died

At Newark, Tioga County, on the 22d instatn, Mrs. Lucy Moore, widow of Henry Moore, deceased, aged 87 years.

Vital Records (June 23)

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, April 13, 1878

Marriages

SMITH - WILKINS:  In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], March 28th, by Rev. J. Jones, Mr. H.M. Smith of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], and Miss Nettie A. Wilkins, of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY].

BALLARD - DOUGLES:  In East Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], by Rev. Samuel Johnson, March 27th, Mr. Egbert Ballard, of Sidney Plains [Delaware Co., NY] and Miss Elizabeth Douglas, of Bainbridge.

WARD - COLE:  At the residence of the bride's parents, April 8th, by Rev. C.A. Stone, Mr. Wm. Ward of Bay City, Michigan, and Miss Lottie E. Cole, of South Edmeston, NY [Otsego Co., NY].

NORTHCOTT - PLACE:  At the M.E. Parsonage, Gilbertsville [Otsego Co., NY], April 10th, 1878, by Rev. B.B. Carruth, Mr. John W. Northcott to Miss Miranda C. Place, all of Butternuts, Otsego Co., N.Y.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, February 20, 1879

Marriages

In Willett, Feb. 4th, by Rev. T. Burges, Mr. John D. Schermerhorn, of Cortland [Cortland Co., NY] and Miss Lucy A. Burlingame.

At the home of the bride, Feb. 5th, by Rev. B.B. Carruth, Mr. Andrew L. Nearing, and Miss Lucy Hendrix, both of Butternuts [Otsego Co., NY].

At the Congregational Church, in this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], Wednesday evening, Feb. 19th, by Rev. W.R. Brooks, D.D., Rev. S.T. Ford, Pastor of the Baptist Church, to Miss Mary H. Grant.

At the same time and place, by Rev. G.A. Pelton, Pastor, assisted by Rev. J.F. Taunt, Mr. H.H. Scott, of New York City, to Miss Flora R. Grant.

At the same time and place, by Rev. G.A. Pelton, assisted by Rev. Sam'l Scoville, Rev. Wm. N. Richie, Pastor of West 44th St.., U.P. Church, New York City, to Miss Jennie Louesa Grant.

Deaths

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], of consumption, Feb. 6th, Miss Julia A. Perkins, aged 47 years.

In North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 9th, Minerva R. [Garlick], wife of the late Chauncey S. Garlick, aged 74 years.

In Lincklaen [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 26th, Mr. David Gillespie, aged 84 years.

In Sherburne [Chenango Co.., NY], Feb. 7th, Mary A. [Fargo], wife of George Fargo, and youngest daughter of E.H. Hawley, aged 25 years.  Formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].

In Versallies, Ky, Jan. 19th, Mr. Ulysses Turner, aged 59 years, formerly of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 13th, Mr. Jacob Bixby, aged about 70 years.
Jacob Bixby, one of our prominent citizens was buried yesterday.  He died Thursday evening, after a short illness.  He will be much missed by the poor--and truly I may say by all--for Uncel Jacob always had a kind word for everyone and many will drop a tear to his memory.  He was about 70 years of age.  [Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, Feb. 19, 1879]

Murder

Chenango American, Greene, NY, February 20, 1879

Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], is excited over a death which occurred within its borders Saturday norming.  Mrs. Sylvia P. Jackson, met a violent death, and the indications are that she was murdered.  The evidence thus far taken points to her son, Fred. D. Jackson as the only person who could have committed the crime, although there appears as yet no motive for it.

Friday night Fred went to bed in the livery barn where he was employed as usual.  James W. Warn, one of the proprietors, found him there in bed at 6:30 a.m. Saturday.  He got up, did some work, and started for home, promising to return at 7:30 a.m.  At home he had breakfast, and the breakfast dishes were placed in a pan of water in the pantry.  About 8 o'clock Fred gave the alarm, saying that his mother was dead.  He told Reid Collins, who went to the fourth house south of Jackson's on the same side, and notified Mrs. Malvina Walker who lives there.  She went to the house and found the lady dead in the bedroom on the bed.  Fred sat near the door with a handkerchief to his eyes. The entrance to the cellar is in the front part of the main room, through a trap door, the opening being just large enough to admit a man's body. The steps to the stairs are short and very steep.  The trap door was open and there was a pool of blood about two inches square on the floor, a little to the left. Fred said his mother had fallen down stairs and had been killed, and that he brought her up and placed her on the bed.  A number of ladies arranged the body to prepare it for the undertaker.  Dr. R.E. Miller was called, but as Fred's statement appeared to be true, and the death the result of accident, he made nothing more than a superficial examination and pronounced the lady dead. She had complained of heart disease, but he had not prescribed for it.  At this time it was not thought necessary to hold a coroner's inquest, although Mrs. Jackson's wounds were very severe.  Mrs. Eliza Odell of Norwich, sister of deceased, was notified by telegraph.  Elisha Henry Odell, who was visiting his mother at Norwich, went to Oxford with her.  Mr. Odell is a deputy sheriff and detective at Canastota, where he had considerable to do in working up the case against the fire bugs.  He examined the surroundings and suspected foul play.  He notified Coroner Avery, who summoned a jury. The jury viewed the body, and the inquest was adjourned till Sunday afternoon at the St. James' Hotel.

The Oxford Times says:  Jackson was brought before the jury and coroner, and by advice of counsel refused to say anything in regard to the manner of his mother's death.  He was committed to jail to wait the action of the Grand Jury, which sits April 11th.

The theory is that Jackson had an altercation with his mother, in which he killed her, and then claimed that she fell down cellar and killed herself.  She was horribly bruised and cut about the head and other portions of the body, more than she would naturally receive in falling down stairs.

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, February 20, 1879

Marriages

BOYD - BENNETT:  At the residence of Alpheus Smith, Esq., in Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], by Rev. L.M.S. Haynes, Mr. George H. Boyd, of Tompkins, Delaware co., to Miss Caroline S. Bennett, of Norwich.

WENTWORTH - ROE:  At the residence of George King, in Earlville [Madison Co., NY], Feb. 11th, by Rev. L.S. King, Mr. Robert B. Wentworth, to Miss Mary E. Roe, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

BROOKS - FOSTER:  In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 6th, by Rev. A.P. Merrill, Mr. Hudson J. Brooks, of East Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Ida M. Foster, of Pharsalia.

BOYDEN - BROWN:  At the home of the bride's parents, in North Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY] Feb. 6th by Rev. J.B. Freeland, Mr. Murray B. Boyden, to Miss Hattie A. Brown, all of Pharsalia.

NEWTON - TUCKER:  At the home of the bride's parents, in North Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 5th, by Rev. J.B. Freeland, Mr. Adolphus Newton, of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Florence E. Tucker, of Pharsalia.

BOLT - KING:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 5th, by Rev. G. A. Pelton, Mr. Fremont Bolt, to Miss Susie M. King, both of Greene.

ATWELL - DUPREE:  At the M.E. Parsonage, Atkinson, Ill., Feb. 11th, by Rev. D.G. Stouffer, Mr. Henry Atwell, to Miss Caroline Dupree (formerly of Norwich, Chenango Co., NY) all of Henry Co., Ill.

EDWARDS - ELLIOTT:  At Chenango Forks [Broome Co., NY], Jan. 23d, by Rev. Russel Todd, Mr. Charles Edwards, of Binghamton [Broome Co.., NY], to Miss Mate Elliott, of the former place.

WHITE - METCALF:  In Tonawanda, N.Y., Jan. 30th, by Rev. A.B. Richardson, T.A. White, M.D., of Gilbertville [Otsego Co., NY] to Miss Lizzie Metcalf, of Cherry Valley [Otsego Co., NY].

Deaths

NEWKIRK:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 16th, Jemima [Newkirk], wife of Lemuel Newkirk, aged 51 years.

PERKINS:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 6th, of consumption, Miss Julia A. Perkins, aged 47 years.

BUCHANAN:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 9th, Harriet E. [Buchanan], wife of Charles Buchanan, aged 28 years.

BURNS:  In Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], Feb. 11th, Mrs. Julia Burns, aged 58 years, formerly a resident of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY].

SMITH:  In St. Paul, Minn., Feb. 3d, Paul L. [Smith], son of Maj. George H. and Mary F.B. Smith, aged 10 months.  Parents formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

TOWNLEY:  In Newark, N.J., Feb. 14th, of diphtheria croup, Bessie Mason [Townley], aged 3 years and 7 months, daughter of John and Wealthy S. Townley, and granddaughter of Dr. William A. Smith, formerly of this village [Norwich, NY].